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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.70, 750.12 and 347.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.70, 750.12 and 347.33 is: 479.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.70 : 750.12 = 347.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.70/750.12 = 347.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.70x = 750.12 × 347.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.70x = 260,535.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,535.43/543.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.19

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